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Posts about West Point, and its inhabitants.

Happy Birthday Cousin John Brockman!

John Brockman was born on May 29, 1882 in West Point, Iowa. He is Walt’s 1st cousin twice removed on the Kempker side of the family.

Happy Birthday Theresa Lohman Merrians!

Theresa Lohman Meerians was born on May 22, 1884 in Fort Madison, Iowa. She is related through the Wellman side of the family.

Boxes of Dynamite and Small Town Fire Departments

When my Grandma Link passed away, Mom and I had to do most of the work to clean out her place. And Grandma was a packrat, so we knew it would be quite a job. But we weren’t expecting to need the bomb squad!

Happy Birthday Catherine Pomberg Hellman!

Catherine Pomberg Hellman was born on May 8, 1874 in St. Paul, Iowa. She is related on the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Anniversary Christopher and Anna Steffenmeier!

Christopher Steffensmeier and Anna Holtkamp were married on April 17, 1888. They are related through the Wellman side of the family.

Happy Birthday Aunt Josephine Schulte Link!

Josephine Schulte Link was born on March 27, 1182 in West Point, Iowa. She married John Link, Walt’s great-uncle.

Happy Anniversary John & Margaret Brockman!

John Brockman and Margaret Behrens were married on February 20, 1912 in West Point, Iowa. He is Walt’s 1st cousin 2x removed.

Happy birthday Catherine Menke Fraise!

Catherine Menke Fraise was born on January 23, 1853 in Iowa. She is related through the Wellman side of the family.

Happy birthday Anna Lizzie Lohman Boeding!

Anna Lohman was born on January 16, 1870 in West Point, Iowa. She is related through marriage on the Wellman side of the family.

Uncle William Brockman, immigrant and carpenter.

William Brockman was born on January 29, 1853 and died on January 9, 1931. He is Walt’s second great uncle.

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